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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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How do you lower a C4?
Particularly the 84 & 85 vettes.
Is there only one way, or several ways to aproach the desired effect?
How low can you go without tires rubbing?
How much does it cost & where to get the kit?
I have seen some really nice C4s lowered on here, just wondering.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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Lowering kits are available from all of the major parts houses (MAM, Ecklers, etc.). Rear is easy. Just replace two bolts with longer ones. The front however is more involved and requires the removal of the transverse spring. You can slam it pretty low but manhole covers and speed bumps will NOT be your friend.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Steel Blue 91
Lowering kits are available from all of the major parts houses (MAM, Ecklers, etc.). Rear is easy. Just replace two bolts with longer ones. The front however is more involved and requires the removal of the transverse spring. You can slam it pretty low but manhole covers and speed bumps will NOT be your friend.


Or... an even easier way... http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=11
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Originally Posted by Dale1990
These work great! They are reusable too so I can send you mine if you want them.
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Always liked that method. I prefer the "C" option myself

Note: You might want to read the thread concerning jacking up a Vette with flat tires.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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All humour aside, I did laugh at the responses now try the search engine. Click on search and then click on advanced, type in question. There are a lot of threads to answer your questions!
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Originally Posted by 85L98-84L83
How do you lower a C4?
Particularly the 84 & 85 vettes.
Is there only one way, or several ways to aproach the desired effect?
How low can you go without tires rubbing?
How much does it cost & where to get the kit?
I have seen some really nice C4s lowered on here, just wondering.
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../lowering.html
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